Forestfly vs Green Castiarina Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forestfly | Green Castiarina Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura cambrica | Castiarina viridissima |
| Order | Plecoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forestfly
A small brown stonefly associated with forested Welsh and British streams. Nymphs have distinctive cervical gills and feed on leaf detritus.
Did You Know?
The species was first described from specimens collected in Wales, giving it the name cambrica.
Green Castiarina Jewel Beetle
A brilliant emerald-green jewel beetle found in Australian heathlands and forests. Adults are avid flower visitors and are frequently observed on tea-tree and bottlebrush blossoms during spring.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name literally means 'most green,' reflecting the intense iridescent colouration of its exoskeleton.